The Rays have announced the promotional schedule for the 2026 season. Each item will be made available to the first 10,000 fans in attendance.
As is tradition: The first is a schedule magnet presented by Orlando Health at the Rays Home Opener at Tropicana Field (April 6) against the Chicago Cubs.
Bobblehead giveaways will include the following:
- a Junior Caminero City Connect Bobblehead presented by Orlando Health (May 30 vs. Los Angeles Angels)
- a Jonathan Aranda Devil Rays Bobblehead presented by RIPA (May 16 vs. Miami Marlins)
- Chandler Simpson Bobblelegs (June 27 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks)
- Flappy Boi Bobble (August 15 vs. Baltimore Orioles)
Other notable giveaways include:
- a Jersey Jacket presented by Spectrum (June 20 vs. Washington Nationals)
- a Devil Rays Retro Snapback hat presented by Dream Finders Homes (July 25 vs. Cleveland Guardians) – sponsored by the principal owner’s company
- a Tropicana Field Tour Tee presented by Morgan Automotive Group (April 25 vs. Minnesota Twins)
- a Tropicana Field Light-Up Replica presented by Tropicana (May 2 vs. San Francisco Giants) sure to bring nostalgia for the giveaways of old
There will also be giveaways associated with Longo’s Legacy Weekend including:
- an Evan Longoria Snapback hat presented by Union Home Mortgage (July 11 vs. Seattle Mariners)
- an Evan Longoria Bobblecard presented by DEX Imaging (July 12 vs. Seattle Mariners)
Finally, there is my personal top-three:
3. Rays Hockey Jersey presented by the Florida Department of Transportation (September 12 vs. Houston Astros) – honoring the legacy of the Thunder Dome no doubt
2. Raymond Shoulder Plush (July 26 vs. Cleveland Guardians) – like your own personal Raymond parrot
1. Devil Rays Windbreaker presented by Orlando Health (August 29 vs. San Diego Padres) – 10/10 would wear to a boat parade
Still to be released is a City Connect button up, and there are always surprises in-store for the season, as well as various theme nights throughout the year, some of which include bobbleheads, hats, or shirts.
These include a Yandy Diaz Mandalorian Bobblehead on May 4th for the nerds, an incredible Juneteenth City Connect Jersey on June 19th, and a Harry Potter hat on July 31st my eldest child would love.